- The project aims to improve regional air connectivity, promote economic development and enhance access to one of the state's important coastal districts.
- The airport is expected to improve air connectivity between Srikakulam and major cities across India.
- It will boost tourism, trade, business activities and industrial development in the region.
- The project is expected to generate employment during both the construction and operational phases.
- The new airport will also improve connectivity to nearby tourist destinations, educational institutions and healthcare facilities.
- UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) is the Government of India's Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) launched in 2016.
- It is implemented by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
- The scheme aims to make air travel affordable and accessible by connecting underserved and unserved airports across the country.
- Airlines operating under UDAN receive financial support through Viability Gap Funding (VGF) to operate regional routes.
Question:
Q1. The Government of India has approved the development of a new airport at Srikakulam under which scheme?
a) Bharatmala Pariyojana
b) UDAN (Regional Connectivity Scheme)
c) Sagarmala Programme
d) PM Gati Shakti
Answer: b) The new airport at Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, has been approved under the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) scheme to improve regional air connectivity.
